Laura Carcamo
Temple
Summary
Engaged educator with expertise in classroom management and student engagement. Creates supportive learning environments and implements tailored lesson plans for diverse learners. Strong problem-solver and communicator, fostering emotional growth and inclusivity within the classroom.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher & Bus Driver
Prescolaire Early Learning Academy
The Woodlands
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Fostered a positive classroom environment to encourage student participation.
- Implemented age-appropriate activities that promote early learning skills.
- Assisted in evaluating educational programs and making recommendations for improvements.
- Followed health and safety protocols to maintain a secure environment for all.
- Greeted customers, answered their questions and provided them with assistance.
- Managed daily attendance records for all students.
- Transported passengers safely to various destinations throughout the city.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Assisted passengers with boarding and disembarking as needed.
- Followed traffic laws and company policies during all driving tasks.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch regarding delays or incidents.
- Managed emergency situations calmly while prioritizing passenger safety.
- CPR Certified
Enfant Teacher & Bus Driver
KinderCare Learning Centers
The Woodlands
05.2020 - 03.2023
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles.
- Created engaging lesson plans for infants based on developmental milestones.
- Fostered a nurturing environment to support emotional and social growth.
- Maintained a safe and clean classroom following health guidelines.
- Observed and documented individual child behaviors and development.
- Participated in team meetings to improve curriculum and teaching methods.
- Sanitized toys, equipment, supplies and surfaces regularly.
- Assisted with diaper changes and assisted children with toileting needs when necessary.
- Changed diapers, used bibs and monitored behaviors to maintain good hygiene for each child.
- Helped develop gross motor skills through playtime activities such as crawling, walking, running, jumping.
- Followed safe feeding guidelines and parental requests for breastmilk, formula and solids.
- Established positive relationships with families by communicating regularly about their child's progress.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Maintained records of attendance and provided weekly updates to parents regarding their child's activities.
- Encouraged independence while providing guidance during mealtime routines such as eating independently or helping to feed others.
- Transported passengers safely to various destinations throughout the city.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Assisted passengers with boarding and disembarking.
- Maintained accurate logs of routes, mileage, and passenger counts.
- Followed traffic laws and company policies during all driving tasks.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch regarding delays or incidents.
- CPR Certified
Special Education Paraprofessional
Tomball ISD
Tomball
07.2015 - 03.2020
- Assisted teachers in implementing individualized education plans for diverse learners.
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students who needed extra help with learning tasks.
- Supported students with disabilities in daily classroom activities and personal care.
- Collaborated with educational staff to adapt materials for various learning needs.
- Monitored student progress and behavior to ensure a positive learning environment.
- Implemented behavior management strategies designed by special education staff members.
- Facilitated communication between students, teachers, and parents to enhance understanding.
- Conducted small group sessions to reinforce lessons and promote social skills.
- Encouraged independent thinking, problem solving, and self-advocacy skills among students.
- Offered emotional support during times of difficulty or crisis situations involving the student.
- Assisted with transitioning from one activity to another throughout the day as needed by the student.
- Managed class of special education students in the absence of lead teacher.
- Supervised students during lunch periods, recesses, and field trips, ensuring their safety at all times.
- Developed lesson plans for small groups or individual students that focused on academic, behavioral, and social goals established in IEPs.
- Attended professional development sessions related to working with special education populations.
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted Students with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for Students at all times.
- Obtained CPR, AED, and Stop the Bleed certification
- CPI Certified
Education
High School Diploma -
Cypress Creek High School
Cypress, TX06-2009
Bachelor of Science - Family And Human Services
Brigham Young University
Rexburg, ID06-2026
Skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Special education support
- Child development
- Behavior management
- Child behavioral assessment
- Crisis intervention techniques
- Child safety training
- Emergency response
- Classroom technology integration
- MS office
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Effective listening
- Positive role model and mentor
- Relationship building
- CPR certification
Certification
- CPR Certified
- Family Relation Certificate
- CPI Certification
Timeline
Teacher & Bus Driver
Prescolaire Early Learning Academy
03.2023 - 03.2024
Enfant Teacher & Bus Driver
KinderCare Learning Centers
05.2020 - 03.2023
Special Education Paraprofessional
Tomball ISD
07.2015 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
Cypress Creek High School
Bachelor of Science - Family And Human Services
Brigham Young University